Yaoi/Yuri Northhttp://www.yaoinorth.comLocation: TorontoAttendance: 28,000Focus: Yaoi/Yuri
While this is an anime oriented con, all sorts of LGBTQ geek/ genre culture is welcome – runs as part of Anime North

September:

Yaoi Conhttp://www.yaoicon.comLocation: Burlingame (San Francisco area)Attendance: ?Focus: Yaoi
The last attendance #s seem to be from 2007 – from all reports attendance is much larger than 1500 at this point

October:

WinConhttp://www.omgwincon.comLocation: PittsburghAttendance: 300Focus: Multimedia Fandom
From the WinCon website: “annual multi-fandom gathering for fans that aims to provide a safer space for women, people of color, lgbtqia+ folks, intersections thereof, and other under-represented fans of popular media and culture…”

GRL 2016https://gayromlit.com/Location: TravelsAttendance: 400Focus: Gay Romance/related fiction
More of a retreat than a traditional convention, GRL (Gay Romance Literature) does offer panels and readings, etc. and other opportunities for readers to connect with authors.